Vellore TVK functionary removed from party post over bribery charges by brick kiln operators
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has expelled T.R. Vijayakumar from the party over allegations of bribery involving brick kiln operators in Vellore. His removal follows protests by local residents who accused him of demanding bribes for operational permissions. The party has instructed its members to avoid any association with Vijayakumar moving forward.
- ▪T.R. Vijayakumar was removed from the TVK for allegedly demanding money from brick kiln operators.
- ▪Residents protested against him, blocking the Cuddalore-Chittoor Highway.
- ▪The party stated that the incident has brought disrepute to their organization.
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The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) removed T.R. Vijayakumar from the primary membership of the party for allegedly demanding money from brick kiln operators to run their units in Vellore.Mr. Vijayakumar was also removed from his party post of secretary of Kaniyambadi Panchayat Union East in Vellore. The action comes after hundreds of residents, mostly brick kiln workers and their families at Puthur village in Vellore district, blocked the Cuddalore-Chittoor Highway near a bus terminus in Kaniyambadi town on Monday (May 25) in protest against Mr. Vijayakumar, who allegedly demanded a bribe to run the units.In a statement, G. Vijay Mohan, TVK district secretary, Ranipet West, said the incident has brought disrepute to the party. Accordingly, Mr.
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